Media agencies in Manchester have lost an estimated £250m over the last three years to London-based rivals, regional leaders have warned.
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Advertising Association head of policy and government affairs Chris Walker told a crowd at The Future of Media Manchester about how Labour is embracing the industry as part of its plan to grow the economy.
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Bauer stablemate Fleur East and director of audio Gary Stein will also make an appearance.
Other brands set to speak include KFC, Reckitt and The National Lottery, alongside an array of agencies and talent.
DMG Media CEO and UM global CEO join Steven Miron as headline speakers at the event in October.
Miron will reflect on his 16-year tenure at the helm of one of the UK’s top media companies and lessons in leadership, among topics to be discussed.
Event at RNCM takes place three weeks ahead of London conference.
Highlights from the past year include an interview with Dame Carolyn McCall and why self-editing equals self-sabotage.